This Sausage, Egg, and Hash Brown Casserole is a family favorite that often causes a friendly scramble to the table. It’s hearty, comforting, and perfect for breakfast or a cozy dinner on chilly days.
Warm, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, this casserole takes familiar breakfast ingredients and transforms them into a satisfying one-dish meal.
It’s incredibly simple to prepare—almost a dump-and-bake recipe—but with the added touch of cream cheese it becomes rich and creamy. Use frozen hash browns and ground breakfast sausage for a quick, family-pleasing meal made with love.
The combination of sausage, eggs, hash browns, and cream cheese yields unbeatable comfort food.
Why this casserole stands out
This dish combines classic breakfast flavors into a single, easy-to-make casserole. It’s straightforward to prepare, adaptable to substitutions, and delivers bold, comforting taste—ideal for busy mornings or relaxed dinners.
Storage and reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave, or warm the whole dish in a low oven until heated through.
Ingredient substitutions
If you prefer, swap the sausage for cooked chicken or ground beef. For a vegetarian version, replace the meat with sautéed vegetables or a plant-based sausage alternative.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground breakfast sausage
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 pounds frozen hash browns
8 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
How to make Egg and Cream Cheese Hashbrown
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2. Grease a 9×13 baking pan.
Step 3. In a skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and brown the ground sausage.
Step 4. Drain excess grease.
Step 5. Transfer the sausage to a bowl and mix in the softened cream cheese until well combined.
Step 6. In the same skillet, cook the frozen hash browns until they are lightly browned.
Step 7. Spread the browned hash browns evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Step 8. Spread the sausage and cream cheese mixture over the hash browns.
Step 9. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the meat layer.
Step 10. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 11. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
Step 12. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is lightly golden.
Step 13. Let the casserole rest a few minutes, then serve immediately.
SAUSAGE, EGG AND CREAM CHEESE HASHBROWN CASSEROLE
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground Breakfast Sausage
- 16 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 2 pounds frozen hash browns
- 8 eggs beaten
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
Method
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1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a 9×13 baking pan.
3. In a skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and brown the ground sausage.
4. Drain excess grease.
5. Transfer the sausage to a bowl and mix in the softened cream cheese.
6. Cook the frozen hash browns in the skillet until lightly browned.
7. Press the browned hash browns into the bottom of the prepared pan.
8. Spread the sausage and cream cheese mixture over the hash browns.
9. Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the meat layer.
10. Whisk together eggs, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
11. Pour the egg mixture over the casserole.
12. Bake 40–50 minutes until the eggs are set.
13. Allow to rest briefly, then serve.
Notes
It brings together many beloved breakfast flavors into one easy, flavorful casserole that also works wonderfully for dinner. The method is simple, and the results are consistently delicious.
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